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Critical Thinking August 23, 2013 August 23, 2013

The Aim of British Soldiers

by Don N. Hagist

Myth: British soldiers were taught not to aim, but merely to point the piece towards the target[1] …the British soldier was a poor marksman….

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1. KjK Paddy Carr, “a honey of a Patriot”

My apologies, Wayne. What was I thinking? I merged notes from two separate Patrick Carr files just prior to making my earlier post. Hello, Robert. The Georgia Historical Magazine published…
2. Robert Negelein Paddy Carr, “a honey of a Patriot”

I have looked at the Creek Interpreter and it stated that he was the son of an Irish immigrant, possibly Thomas, but nothing concrete.
3. Wayne Lynch Paddy Carr, “a honey of a Patriot”

Do you think this Capt. Paddy Carr is a son or grandson of Paddy Carr of the article?